2008 Audi A6 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 71 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Audi A6. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (49), Electrical System (7), Exterior Lighting (6).
Key takeaways
- 71 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 49 | 69% |
| Electrical System | 7 | 10% |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 8% |
| Power Train | 3 | 4% |
| Fuel System | 3 | 4% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 | 4% |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 3% |
| Engine | 2 | 3% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 3% |
| Gasoline | 2 | 3% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Audi A6 w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags - filed 2026-08-08
On August 3, 2026, a 2008 Audi A6 was traveling on the George Washington Parkway in Virginia when the driver encountered a large tree branch in the roadway and swerved to avoid it. The vehicle struck a curb, became airborne, rolled, and went down an embankment before coming to rest. The driver was wearing a seat belt. ...
Air Bags - filed 2025-01-24
The contact owns a 2008 Audi A6. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V427000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the is...
Power Train - filed 2022-09-11
TCM is defective will not allow car to shift into gear causing car to stop in traffic with no warnings
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.